I had knee surgery January 10 so there was some down time but have started painting the armor pieces except cod and gauntlets which need work first. I will share more as I get more done. My goal is to be done in time for Starfest in Denver April 20th.

Just kidding! But I was wondering if anybody else had a similar paint scheme. I guess there are only so many basic combinations of colors.

Feb 18, 2007

fightstar

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

let me guess sintra, heat gun and some time? Looks great! I like the color combo you, buck Navillus and JoNich have. If I ever get started on that Heavy Assault Mandalorian I will use this combo. Oh, but I will NOT use the stripe down the middle. Maybe an arrow or a stripe down the right eye area or something.

Hell, we should start a clan! Especially with the surge of female Mandos that are out there. Something to think about.

Feb 18, 2007

Vaders_Pet

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Looking awsome mate. I wish i had even a slight smidge of drawing talent so i could get all the ideas out of my head and onto paper.:)

on a brief note, my friends gf has decided right or wrong that she wants a "barbie" fett, so ill keep you all posted on that potential disaster, lol

great work, keep us all updated:)

Feb 18, 2007

The Clayster

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

i have the same ebay armor, it needs some trimming to make it more evened out with the collar piece

Feb 19, 2007

Buck Navillus

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Since I took that pic, I actually made my own pieces except the collar, back and kidney. Where did you have to trim?

It looks sweet, but I agree the uzi should be made more like a star wars blaster. A simple change to the barrel for something else could work. The PrePro Boba used the UZI SMG with the topside graflex tube for the barrel, and that pretty much the only mod to the prop.

Feb 27, 2007

The Clayster

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Quote:

Toragh said:

It looks sweet, but I agree the uzi should be made more like a star wars blaster. A simple change to the barrel for something else could work. The PrePro Boba used the UZI SMG with the topside graflex tube for the barrel, and that pretty much the only mod to the prop.

i got to hold that blaster!

Feb 27, 2007

Buck Navillus

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Thanks for the feedback on the blaster. Not being gun savvy, I had no idea it was an Uzi! It was just an old pellet gun laying around that I thought looked unique.

I found some pics of the PreProd blaster and will definitely mod mine to look more Star Warsy. I just wish I had known before I spent so much time painting it!

Thanks again
Wayne

Mar 6, 2007

BigJon

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

That's looking great so far, any more progress? I hadn't realized until now..that yours was actually sliver, not white. :D

Mar 6, 2007

Buck Navillus

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Thanks for asking...

Some progress but nothing worth photographing. Working on the vest (2nd test version but don't like the fabric), bondo on the cod (but need another layer), customizing the Uzi to be not so Uzi like (I've cut things off but haven't added anything on yet), fiberglassed the inside of the sgt fang helmet (letting it cure before trimming), and in what has turned into a project in itself, started making the gauntlets. I saw where most others have bought the gauntlets and I now understand why!!!

If I could take a week off work and stay home to do this full time, I 'd be pretty happy. Hopefully I'll have something to "show" soon.

Mar 19, 2007

Buck Navillus

Re: Another Custom Mando in Progress

Okay, finally some pics of a little progress: (click on thumbnails for bigger pics)